Thursday, May 12, 2022
Lord, those who choose to follow You soon find living the life You deemed for us is not a cakewalk. Much happens in our world that is out of our control. As a Christ-follower, I’m often left facing uncertainties. Since the Apostle Paul also fought this daily struggle, he gave godly advice for believers as how to live as You designed: Use your power to choose. Addressing the Colossian believers, he started his checklist by urging them first to choose to “think about the things of Heaven, not the things of Earth” (Colossians 3:2)
The devil works in creative ways to distract our minds from You. When we choose to dwell on the endless supply of worrisome things in this world, the wars, famine, death, lies, government corruption, broken relationships, betrayals, et al., the devil is showcasing his wares. But he also works overtime to get us worrying about our social status, or obsessing about material goods. Gotta have the latest do-dad to feel complete. Don’t forget the pleasures we deserve but religion forbids us. These are some of the devil’s best lies. Who wouldn’t get bummed out thinking about earthly things all day? I certainly would.
In contrast, when we choose to meditate on the inexpressible joys of Heaven, God’s Spirit strengthens our soul to endure the hardships of life as well as breathing peace to us in all circumstances. Thinking of the glories of Heaven that await us renews our spirit. Foremost, our Savior Jesus has secured our eternal place in Heaven with Him and our loved ones who have gone before us. Forever reunited with those so dear to us here, in our glorified bodies, never to suffer nor see pain ever again. Heartaches will no longer exist. Sin is forever defeated, bound in a fiery, eternal place of judgment, never to tempt us again. We cannot imagine such heavenly sights and sounds that are beyond our description. And so much more than space allows here.
Lord, may these temporary problems of earth fade as we choose to focus our minds on You and our heavenly home. Amen.
THANKFUL 
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